History Teacher, 7 Hills International School, Uganda

This school is based in Kampala, Uganda and is looking for a History Teacher

Responsible for:

• To develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the appropriate curriculum guidelines and objectives (IMYC, IGCSE, A-level). 
• To facilitate learning by establishing a positive and supportive relationship with pupils and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment. 
• To develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude. 
• To assess and record progress. 
• To link pupils’ knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further.
• To fulfil all obligations with regard to duties and expectations outside of the classroom in line with the Staff Handbook. 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in relevant subject from a recognized institution.
• Recognised teaching qualification (preferably degree or postgraduate qualification).
• Preferably two or more years teaching experience at an appropriate level.
• Experience in an international school with the IBDP, IGCSE and/or A-level programmes will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of previous successful teaching experience
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development, curriculum development, effective instructional strategies, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management and communications.